PlateScore

Mercado Latino

3102 W Van Buren St, Phoenix 85009

Food Establishment - Retail Food · Permit FD-05731

Score based on 7 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

100
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 14, 2023 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Mar 3, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 24, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 10, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 12, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Apr 6, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history7 on record

2026

Jul 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

Apr 6, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

May 12, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-501.112

Inspector's notes

Observed several dead flies in shelving of canned food items and inside of display refrigeration units holding cold drinks. Ensure to remove any dead flies and adequately sanitize area. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.112 - Core: Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pests

Feb 10, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2024

Oct 24, 2024RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 3, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation Violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.El 1 de julio de 2023, el Departamento de Servicios Ambientales comenzó a enviar por correo electrónico la(s) tarjeta(s) de permiso y la(s) factura(s) de permiso a los permisionarios. Necesitamos una dirección de correo electrónico actual y precisa en el archivo para asegurarnos de que reciba una copia de su tarjeta de permiso y factura(s) al momento de la renovación.Si no está seguro si su dirección de correo electrónico es correcta, puede:• Comuníquese con su inspector usando el número de teléfono o correo electrónico en su último informe de inspección para revisar, o• Comuníquese con el Departamento usando las direcciones de correo electrónico a continuación,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones tales como comida rápida)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (instalaciones que son restaurantes de servicio completo)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (instalaciones como supermercados o mercados minoristas de alimentos)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (comida móvil/eventos especiales/revisión del plan)Si necesita actualizar su dirección de correo electrónico u otra información de contacto, envíe un formulario de solicitud de cambio administrativo en el sitio web a continuación: https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Rosa J.

2023

Aug 14, 2023Routine2 coreA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may: • Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or • Contact the Department using the email addresses below, o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food) o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants) o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets) o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review) Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jovany Armando

#37 — Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerCore3-602.11

Repeat Violation Core-3-602.11, C: Food Labels --Observed bottles of michelada mix in the reach-in refrigerator next to the register missing the processor address/phone number and ingredients list on the bottles. Discussed notifying the supplier to ensure the labeling requirements are met. (Basic Requirements: 1) Name of Product; 2) Processor Name; 3) Processor Address or Phone Number; 4) Ingredients; 5) Approximate Weight; 6) In English). Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection,Repeat Violations: 4th

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.11

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment --Second reach-in refrigerator from the left had a large build up of ice towards the top of the inside of the unit. Person in charge will have the unit adjusted to ensure it is working properly. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →